Two former Parramatta Eels players are accused of harbouring semi-automatic weapons and possessing more than half-a-million dollars in cash after dramatic arrests in Sydney's Centennial Park yesterday.

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Ms Bin-Sallik, a Djaru elder from the East Kimberley, began training as a nurse in the Northern Territory at age 17.

After graduating from Darwin's hospital, she worked in remote NT communities for 17 years before moving into the university sector.

The 2017 Australia Day award recognises Ms Bin-Sallik's work in the area of indigenous studies and culture, and as a role model and mentor.

"It's an honour to be recognised by your country," she said.

"I don't take it lightly."

Ms Bin-Sallik has also served on countless councils and boards and was co-commissioner of the Human Rights Commission's Enquiry into the Forced Removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children.